Morrison’s fine form this season — he scored with a stunning solo effort against Tottenham on Sunday — earned him a call‑up for the European Championship qualifiers away to San Marino tomorrow and at home to Lithuania next Tuesday.

The former Manchester United player last appeared for England nearly three years ago when he appeared in an Under-18 match against Poland. Under-21 manager Southgate told theFA.com: “Ravel’s a charming lad, and anybody who meets him would tell you that.

“How do young people learn? Unfortunately, we usually learn by making mistakes and it’s what you do therein that’s important.

“With Ravel, we always maintained a dialogue with Manchester United and now West Ham about where he was as a player and if it’s a good moment to pick him. There are lots of good people at West Ham that have got him in a good place.”